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Abilene

Kansas · 6,460 residents · 4.83 sq mi
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Abilene has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,460
−1%since 2000
from 6,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Abilene
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,829
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,069
+91%since 2000
from $17,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(6,149)
Black0.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(178)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(636)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,783)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(365)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other2.3%(148)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,375)
Diversity Score
21
+119%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abilene, Kansas?

Abilene, Kansas has about 6,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abilene, Kansas?

The typical household in Abilene, Kansas earns about $47,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abilene, Kansas expensive?

In Abilene, Kansas, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Abilene, Kansas?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Abilene, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abilene, Kansas?

About 8.3% of people in Abilene, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abilene, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Abilene, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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